by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WMU as a strong choice for industrial engineering, placing at #77 out of 100 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools | 77 of 100 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in Michigan | 6 of 7 |
| Best Industrial Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 22 |
Here is each degree level offered in industrial engineering at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 17 bachelor’s degrees in industrial engineering.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering industrial engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Industrial Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $78,391 a year. This is higher than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of industrial engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of industrial engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in industrial engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Industrial Engineering | 2 |